Danger Zone: Payments

Payment fraud happens when someone uses information from your checks, credit and debit cards, or any other form of payment without your knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. But this, and other forms of identity theft, can be avoided if you know how to protect yourself. Watch the Video

Avoid being a victim of payment fraud

Don’t make it easy for criminals to steal your personal information. Here are some common sense tips to protect your identity:

Balance your checkbook, and verify all account and credit card statements as soon as they arrive.